Holiday Traditions Can Strengthen Your Family Ties
Have you heard this one? During a discussion of holiday traditions, the teenager complains, “We don’t have any traditions.
How to Have a Perfect Holiday
The most surefire way to have a perfect holiday is… just kidding… you can’t. It would be more accurate to say
Digging in to Gratitude
This time of year we are bombarded with messages about gratitude. Thanksgiving reminds us to literally
The Costly Effects of Low Self-Confidence
Everyone struggles with a lack of confidence at times. It is estimated that 85% of the world’s population experiences
Are You “Spooked” About Getting Married? (Maybe you should be!)
For most people, getting married and establishing a life with that special someone is one of our greatest desires.
Self-Esteem vs. Self-Confidence: Working Together for Your Good
To feel successful and be satisfied in life, a person needs a healthy sense of self-esteem and self-confidence.
Keys to Confronting Well - Part II
In last week’s blog I shared the first five of ten keys to confronting well. Have you had an opportunity to practice
Keys to Confronting Well - Part I
Many people struggle with confronting well. The thought of speaking up, especially during a conflict or uncomfortable situation,
How to Exercise More Patience
Patience is a virtue, they say. If your patience is being tested and tried, it can be hard to see what value you receive from your situation.
How to Be Your Daughter's Hero
Heroes are often people who face seemingly impossible odds, set personal wants and needs aside,
Balance Your Life
Just like a tightrope walker, you need to know how to maintain balance in your life so you don’t fall into trouble.
Your Greatest Investment
I will never forget attending the funeral of a man I had known for over 25 years. One by one,
Are You Together or Unified?
You can certainly notice when a sports or business team is unified because they tend to experience a great deal of success.
How to Write a Personal Mission Statement
For years, I have been assisting men and women in their effort to clarify the purpose and direction they want for their lives.
What to Do When a Family Member is Out of Control
For some people, family is the greatest source of joy in life. For others, it may be the greatest source of pain.
Is Your Opposite-Sex Friendship a Threat to Your Marriage?
Marriage isn’t easy. If you’re married, that is not news to you. While being committed and bonded to someone
Free Yourself From Negative Emotion
In my professional practice I encounter men and women every day who are bound up in the proverbial chains of negative emotions.
How to Be a Person of Influence - Part I
When I look around our society, entertainment and political arenas today, I wish there were more people
Begin Today to Become Your Best Self
It was a little odd having Easter and April Fool’s Day fall on the same day this year. Those dates haven’t lined up since 1945,

